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Overview

Ericson Manufacturing is seeking a Welder to join their team in Willoughby, OH. The company has been family owned and operated since 1918, specializing in temporary power, lighting, and safety electrical products, with a commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Proficient in assigned welding techniques.
  • Interpret mechanical drawings, including weld requirement symbology.
  • Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys and aluminum materials.
  • Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters.
  • Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.
  • Clean and prepare product for final assembly.
  • Ignite flame or strike an arc while welding or performing other electricity-related work.
  • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, bolt, or grind spare parts as necessary.
  • Operate safety working equipment and apply safety practices.
  • Operate accessory equipment and perform tasks necessary for welding metal.
  • Control processes of fitting, burning, and welding to avoid problems.
  • Examine finished products and spare parts to check specifications.
  • Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
  • Arrange welded parts before assembly into final products.
  • Perform welding equipment maintenance.
  • Assist in repairs as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Works with limited supervision.
  • Must be able to read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints.
  • Ability to apply previous experience to perform detailed instructions.
  • Must have the ability to resolve minor problems.
  • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in various forms of welding, specifically aluminum MIG and TIG welding.
  • Preferred certification to welding standard AWS D1.2 or equivalent in aluminum standards.
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How this job compares in Willoughby, OH

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Ohio currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$30/hr across 136 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Willoughby, OH

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Willoughby, OH, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 230 other active welding openings from 170 employers. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

The most active employers in Ohio at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (8), Staffmark (5), and Kadant Black Clawson LLC (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Ohio, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Aurora at $32/hr, Columbus at $30/hr, and Canton at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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